Some people skew a bit casual in their use of the word transformational, using it as often as “Uptown Express” or as plainly as “Carried Interest”. Not us.
We reserve its use for moments like this, for fireside chats like this, because it so perfectly encapsulates what we just experienced, thanks to the insights and advice of Kenneth C. Frazier and Cristal Downing.
Ken is Former Executive Chair & Former CEO at Merck and now Chair of Health Assurance Initiatives at General Catalyst, a firm that just raised $8 Billion of new capital to fuel the next generation of groundbreaking technologies.
Cristal, second from right, is Executive Vice President and Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer at Merck, No. 71 in the Fortune 100, renowned for improving and saving lives around the world.
Their conversation was as invigorating as it was inspiring, and they have our deepest thanks for joining us on stage.
Shown here with two other legends, our hosts Merline Saintil at left and Robin Washington at right.
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Do we prevent ourselves from getting anything by trying to get everything?
That's the question that underlies the discussion when Jeff Koziatek, 🟦 Mark O'Brien, and Annette Taylor join me to Grapple with the Gray.
Here is our scenario:
On May 1st, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill prohibiting the production and sale of lab-grown meat. When I read the headline, I couldn’t help wondering why.
It seems that Bill Gates, a heavy investor in the industry, has publicly urged governments to enact legislation to shift toward 100% synthetic meat and eventually ban real meat. The Florida law represents a backlash against corporate and government overreach that attempts to limit personal choice and control private conduct.
The irony, or course, is that by outlawing synthetic meat altogether, the legislation does exactly what it is designed to prevent.
So who bears most of the blame here? Advocates for social engineering who seek to control behavior and limit choice, or the government for overreacting when it could just as easily have passed a bill guaranteeing free access to and availability of natural meat?
In general, how many movements either self-destruct or produce needless controversy by inciting conflict rather than seeking principled compromise? Why do so many leaders seem incapable of recognizing that gradual implementation of innovative ideas is a far more effective way of producing positive change?
Enjoy the soundbite, the find the links in the comments to watch or listen to the full episode.
Meet this week’s panelists:
Jeff Koziatek is a certified speaker and peak performance coach, helping professionals to navigate change, sharpen focus, avoid burnout, and make a difference. He is also one of St. Louis Business Monthly's 100 St. Louisans you should know.
Mark O’Brien is founder and principal of O’Brien Communications Group, a B2B brand-management and marketing-communications firm — and host of The Anxious Voyage, a syndicated radio show about life’s trials and triumphs.
Annette Taylor is a researcher of evolutionary psychology and biology. Her website, Cavedweller Club, offers guidance and insights on how we can better understand the way our own hardwiring influences unconscious bias and decision making.
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The Revolutionary Changes in the New Management Paradigm! 🚀💡
Continuing our exploration of the World Management Agility Forum, we dive into the first panel discussion:
✅ Andrew Holm shared the fascinating case study of Matt Black Systems, where the mindset of entrepreneurship is embedded within every team member. By creating virtual companies within the organization, they’ve enabled teams to deliver exceptional value while promoting a culture of innovation and self-organization. Andrew’s insights on fractal work and value creation resonated deeply, reminding us of the potential within each individual to drive change.
✅ Doug Kirkpatrick, a pioneer in organizational self-management, took us through the groundbreaking case of Morning Star, the first company in the world with no bosses, structures, or complex rules. His simple yet profound governing principles — "Do not use force!" and "Own your commitments!" — showcased how simplicity can lead to remarkable outcomes. His passion for empowering individuals inspired us all to rethink organizational dynamics!
✅ Lars Brueningüning, with over 30 years in the pharmaceutical industry, highlighted Bayer's journey towards a transformative vision, putting 95% of decision-making in the hands of those closest to the problems. By eliminating traditional structures, Bayer embraced radical trust to achieve radical results.
This dynamic panel left us all inspired and equipped to embrace the revolutionary changes needed in today’s management landscape!
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1moAn absolutely remarkable conversation that I wont forget!